2006 LEXUS RX330 air condition

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL
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Event data recorder
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain
aspects of your vehicle. These computers assist in driving and
maintaining optimal vehicle performance. Besides storing
data useful for troubleshooting, there is a system to record data
in a crash or a near car crash event. This is called an Event
Data Recorder (EDR).
The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a
crash or a near car crash event, this device may record some
or all of the following information:
 Engine speed
 Whether the brake pedal was applied or not
 Vehicle speed
 To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
 Position of the transmission selector lever
 Whether the driver and front passenger wore the seat belts
or not
 Driver’s seat position
 Front passenger’s occupant classification
 SRS airbag deployment data
 SRS airbag system diagnostic data If your vehicle is equipped with a vehicle stability control (VSC)
system,
its Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may contain another
EDR. There are a variety of driving situations which include
activating the VSC under wh ich the VSC EDR will record
certain information. The VSC EDR may record some or all of
the following information:
 Behavior of the vehicle
 Steering wheel angle
 Vehicle speed
 To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
 To what extent the brake pedal was applied
 To what extent the ECU controlled the condition of the 4
wheels
 Vehicle stability control system diagnostic data
The information above is intended to be used for the purpose
of improving vehicle safety performance. Unlike general data
recorders, the EDR does not record sound data such as
conversation between passengers.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
The contents of this manual are explained briefly on this
page to help you make the best use of the manual. Please
read this page and the rest of the Owner’s Manual
carefully to make sure you fully understand the operation
of your vehicle.
This will help you enjoy safe and comfortable driving.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The table of contents and the pictorial index provide easy
reference to the appropriate pages.
BASIC OPERATION — QUICK REFERENCE
Operation of basic equipment is briefly explained in an easily
understandable way for quick reference.
SECTION 1 — INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
The vehicle’s equipment is divided into the 7 groups listed
below. Use of the equipment is explained, including any points
you should pay particular attention to.
1. Keys and doors
2. Switches
3. Gauges, meters and service reminder indicators
4. Interior equipment
5. Exterior equipment
6. Occupant restraint systems
7. Steering wheel and mirrors
SECTION 2 — AIR CONDITIONING AND
AUDIO
The features of the vehicle’s air conditioning and audio are
explained in detail. Be sure to read this Section so that you can
make full use of them.
SECTION 3 — STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting the engine, driving, stopping, operation of features
affecting vehicle handling, hints on vehicle safety and safe
driving techniques are all explained. Please read everything
in this Section, and remember — drive safely!

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
.
PICTORIAL INDEX
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1Driving position memory switches
224
. . . . . . . . . . .
2Power window switches 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Power door lock switch 29
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Window lock switch 63
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Cupholder 112
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Side vents 257
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Instrument panel light control knob 90
. . . . . . . . . . . .
8“ODO/TRIP” button 73
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Ignition switch 385
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Automatic air conditioning controls 242
. . . . . . . . . .
11Emergency flasher switch 66
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Security indicator light 16, 43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Rear view monitor/navigation system including air
conditioning controls (For the navigation system,
see the separate “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual”.) 408 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 77 . . . . . .
15“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF”
indicator lights 193. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger, and windshield wiper
deicer switch 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
17Glove box
106
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Power back door off switch 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19Automatic transmission selector lever 389, 398 . . . .
20Power outlet (12 VDC) 101
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Height select switch 441
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Headlight cleaner switch 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23Driving pattern selector switch 397, 408
. . . . . . . . . . .
24Seat heater switches 67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Audio system 262, 282
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Traction control system off switch 451
. . . . . . . . . . .
27Tire pressure warning system reset switch 464 . . . .
28Height control switch 446
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29Power outlet (115 VAC) main switch 102
. . . . . . . . . .
30Hood lock release lever 124
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31Parking brake pedal 387
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32Power back door opener/closer switch 39
. . . . . . . . .
33Easy access mode switch 444
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34Fuel filler door opener 125
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35Adaptive frontlighting system
off switch 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36Power rear view mirror control switches 231 . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
.
PICTORIAL INDEX
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1Driving position memory switches
224
. . . . . . . . . . .
2Power window switches 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Power door lock switch 29
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Window lock switch 63
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Cupholder 112
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Side vents 257
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Instrument panel light control knob 90
. . . . . . . . . . . .
8“ODO/TRIP” button 73
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Ignition switch 385
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Automatic air conditioning controls 242
. . . . . . . . . .
11Emergency flasher switch 66
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Multidisplay light control button 91
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Security indicator light 16, 43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14Clock buttons 99
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 77 . . . . . .
16Multidisplay
Cruise information display 87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside temperature display 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock display 99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic air conditioning display 242 . . . . . . . . . .
17Cruise information display control button 87 . . . . . . .
18“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF”
indicator lights 193. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
19Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger, and windshield wiper
deicer switch 61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Glove box 106
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Power back door off switch 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Automatic transmission selector lever 389, 398 . . . .
23Power outlet (12 VDC) 101
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Height select switch 441
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Headlight cleaner switch 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Driving pattern selector switch 397, 408
. . . . . . . . . . .
27Seat heater switches 67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Audio system 262, 282
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29Traction control system off switch 451
. . . . . . . . . . .
30Tire pressure warning system reset switch 464 . . . .
31Height control switch 446
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32Power outlet (115 VAC) main switch 102
. . . . . . . . . .
33Hood lock release lever 124
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34Parking brake pedal 387
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35Power back door opener/closer switch 39
. . . . . . . . .
36Easy access mode switch 444
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37Fuel filler door opener 125
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38Adaptive frontlighting system
off switch 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
39Power rear view mirror control switches 231 . . . . . .

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
 Normal range
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when
the ignition switch is on. The engine operating
temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine
load.
If the needle points to the red zone or higher, stop your vehicle
and allow the engine to cool. Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions,
such as:

Driving up a long hill on a hot day.
 Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving.
 Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in
stop−and−go traffic.
 Towing a trailer.
NOTICE
Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling
system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The
thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant
to keep the temperature of the engine within the
specified operating range.
 Do not continue driving with an overheated engine.
See “If your vehicle overheats” on page 499.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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(b) Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer
The light and buzzer act as a reminder to buckle up the driver’s
seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to the “ON” or “START” position,
the reminder light flashes and buzzer sounds if the driver’s seat
belt is not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the belt, the light
continues flashing and the buzzer stops after about 4 to 8
seconds.
(c) Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
The light acts as a reminder to have the front passenger buckle
up the seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to the “ON” or “START” position,
the reminder light flashes if a passenger sits in the front
passenger seat and does not fasten the seat belt.
If luggage or other load is placed on the front passenger seat,
depending on its weight, the reminder light may flash.
(d) SRS Warning Light
The indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to
the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This
means the SRS airbags and seat belt pretensioners are
operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor
assembly, front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag
sensor assemblies, curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies,
driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch,
front pas senger occupant classification system, “AIRBAG ON”
indicator light, “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s
seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies,
inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power
sources.
If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a
malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact
your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
 The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned
to the “ON” position or remains on for more than 6 seconds
or flashes.
 The light comes on or starts flashing while driving.
If the light stays on, it indicates that the driver and front
passenger airbags and/or front passenger occupant
classification system, “AIRBAG ON” indicator light and
“AIRBAG OFF” indicator light fail. If the light flashes, the side
and curtain shield airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners have
a problem.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
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The indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to
the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This
means the SRS airbags are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor
assembly, front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag
sensor assemblies, curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies,
driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch,
front passenger occupant classification system, “AIRBAG ON”
indicator light, “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s
seat belt buckle switch, front seat belt pretensioner
assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and
power sources. (For details, see “Service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers” on page 74.)
If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a
malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact
your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. 
The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned
to the “ON” position or remains on for more than 6 seconds
or flashes.
 The light comes on or starts flashing while driving.
If the light stays on, it indicates that the SRS driver and front
passenger airbags and/or front passenger occupant
classification system, “AIRBAG ON” indicator light and
“AIRBAG OFF” indicator light fail. If the light flashes, the SRS
side and curtain shield airbags have a problem.
The SRS warning light and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light will
be illuminated if there is a malfunction in the front passenger
occupant classification system.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
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The indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to
the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This
means the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are
operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor
assembly, front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag
sensor assemblies, curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies,
driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch,
front passenger occupant classification system, “AIRBAG ON”
indicator light, “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s
seat belt buckle switch, front seat belt pretensioner
assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and
power sources. (For details, see “Service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers” on page 74 for instructions.)
If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a
malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact
your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. 
The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned
to the “ON” position or remains on for more than 6 seconds
or flashes.
 The light comes on or starts flashing while driving.
If the light stays on, it indicates that the SRS driver and front
passenger airbag and/or front passenger occupant
classification system, ”AIRBAG ON” indicator light and
“AIRBAG OFF” indicator light have a problem. If the light
flashes, the SRS side and curtain shield airbags have a
problem.
The SRS warning light and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light will
be illuminated if there is a malfunction in the front passenger
occupant classification system.